In my recent conversation with Alyson Niemann, CEO of Mindful Philanthropy, she shared invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities within mental health philanthropy. Here are some key takeaways from our discussion. Listen here: tinyurl.com/yr55khc3

Our hearts are with the thousands of families affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Many individuals and organizations within our Mindful community and wider network have had their lives and homes impacted. In addition to the physical toll, the psychological

We’re thrilled to announce our newly redesigned website — elevating Mindful Philanthropy’s unique approach to catalyzing mental health philanthropy! We invite you to explore the new site to learn more about how we convene stakeholders, guide the sector with research and

Investing in mental health is not only beneficial to society, but also imperative to boosting the economy. With nearly 60M U.S. adults experiencing mental illness, the annual economic impact exceeds $280B. Addressing this crisis through community-led prevention and resilience

Mindful Philanthropy is pleased to announce Deb Mahan as our new Vice President of Collaboration & Advocacy. With a background in psychology and a specialization in trauma, she has dedicated her career to advancing mental health and well-being. Deb previously served as Executive

🖤 Supporting Black Mental Health During Black History Month 🖤 This Black History Month, we honor the resilience and strength of Black communities while recognizing the urgent need to address mental health disparities. Racism, intergenerational trauma, and systemic inequities

Network Highlight: The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health is making significant strides in supporting rural well-being. Their initiatives aim to address mental health disparities in rural communities, ensuring access to essential resources and services. By focusing on these underserved areas, the

Valentine’s Day is a great time to reflect on the transformative power of connection—not just in our personal lives, but also in the workplace. According to a recent piece from CEO Magazine, the modern workplace is facing a loneliness epidemic, with feelings of disconnection

Equipping youth and their support systems with the resources, skills, and services necessary to prevent and address mental health challenges is crucial to the advancement of mental health equity. 📢 The Cigna Group Foundation has announced the opening of its 2025 grant

Look back from my conversation with Alyson Niemann, CEO of Mindful Philanthropy, she shared invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities within mental health philanthropy. Listen to the podcast interview here: denver-frederick.com/.../how-mindfu…

Women make up 79% of the formal caregiving workforce across various sectors— education, healthcare, social services, and childcare. With potential federal funding cuts looming across many of these sectors, both the organizations that sustain communities and the women leading this

Did you know that 40% of all births in the U.S. are covered by Medicaid? It’s also one of the largest funders of caregiver support, early childhood services, and mental health care. These services are lifelines for millions of women, from expectant mothers to those caring for

🤖 AI is reshaping our world—but without intentional safeguards, it risks reinforcing the very inequalities we seek to dismantle. From hiring algorithms to healthcare diagnostics, biased AI systems can disproportionately harm women and perpetuate discrimination. On

“Implementing What Works” is one of the five priority areas that we’ve set forth in our Mental Health at the Center series for mental health philanthropy. Enabling universal access to the gold standard models of mental health care to alleviate issues with care access,